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It's amazing how long people can go believing a 'fun fact' they heard once, without ever actually looking into it. My parents used to tell me that drinking soda would stunt my growth, and I thought, "Oh sh*t, okay, thanks for the heads-up," and then proceeded to avoid soda at all costs and silently judge anyone who dared take a sip. It wasn't until I was much older, and had already completely stopped growing vertically, that I realized this was straight-up BS. Though this is what parents do, lying is easier than explaining.

Though it is important to note that not all of the dumb things we say come from our parents. There are some things we need to take responsibility for, like being airheads.

If you've ever come across someone with a lot of questionable 'knowledge,' you'll probably enjoy this Reddit thread.

Americans are known for a lot of things. Some stereotypes are cool, like how we are known to have the craziest college experiences, fairly good customer service, and unlimited drink refills. These generalizations don't tend to bother anyone. However, there are less flattering ones as well... Unfortunately, Americans don't have the reputation of being the sharpest tools in the shed. Which, of course, is not always true! But after seeing these comments from TikTok, it might help you understand where this stereotype came from.

Hey, we have all learned our lesson the hard way that what you put on the internet is permanent. Some of us have accidentally posted less-than-desirable selfies, sent a DM to the completely wrong person, or had a friend upload a super embarrassing video of us that nearly went viral. You cannot control the internet, it works in mysterious ways.

One thing is for sure though, some Americans really have a way with words. Sometimes they can't help but expose their... lack of worldliness whenever they post (with much confidence) some serious BS. We American's know that they are not the majority, but it still can be really embarrassing. Maybe this list can be used as motivation to increase funding for public schools? Just a thought.

A lot of time we have to deal with unsolicited advice, people will just come up to you and tell you something they assume you didn't know before. It's one of the many joys of being a woman. We just have to always have our BS detector on, because, shocker, not everyone knows what they're talking about.

For whatever reason, it seems a lot of people have the advice to give about pregnancy, even if they've never been pregnant. I don't know about you but I find this extremely amusing. If you're seeking some sh*tty yet hilarious advice for those carrying a fetus, please continue reading.

Cutting off a relationship is a big move, you would think people choose very wisely when and for what reason they dump someone. Alas, we are all humans, and sometimes we just dump people for the most obscene reasons. What are you going to do if you suddenly see your partner in a different way? What is all attraction got deleted by seeing them in a certain light? Dumping can be harsh... but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

For too long, we have taught little boys growing up that expressing emotion is for girls and that real men are "hard." We excuse outbursts of violence and anger under the guise that "boys will be boys," creating a culture of toxic masculinity. The result is a new generation of men that feels the need to prove their "manhood" to feel accepted by society. Of course, this attitude is detrimental to their own mental (and often physical) health and those around them. I'm sure you've seen plenty of real-life examples of this, but a Reddit thread asking for the dumbest things people have seen a man do to "prove" their "manhood" has revealed just how prevalent toxic masculinity is. Read on and dispair!

Remember the days when we could watch movies in the theater without a care in the world? Our biggest worry was which size popcorn to get (large obviously) or where to sit (back row, middle seats, duh). But those days are distant memories, and who knows when we'll be allowed back into theaters. We wouldn't even mind the obnoxious idiots who talk throughout the movie, or who have their phones on loud—just bring back normality, please! Joining us in movie theater nostalgia is writer Mike Ginn, who recently tweeted: "The thing I miss most about movie theaters is overhearing someone say the dumbest f—king thing I've ever heard before the previews start." His tweet went viral, and he received thousands of replies from people, all sharing the dumbest things they've overheard at the movies. What's yours?

Sitting in an office with your coworkers for the best part of eight hours a day means you're bound to become comfortable with each other. And when you're spending that much time with the same people day in and day out, it's easy to let your guard down and say some pretty stupid things. Whether it's gossip over lunch or small talk at the water cooler, workplace conversations can often be the furthest thing from intelligence. 

Here are 20 tweets showing some of the dumbest and funniest conversation snippets people have overheard their coworkers say. We don't know about you, but they definitely make us feel a little better about ourselves – and our coworkers.

An interesting question asked by @bijanstephan sparked some pretty reasonable answers!

Do you have any 'dumb' ideas that would make the world a better place? We've got one! A separate freeway JUST for trucks! That way, those who are terrified of the giant metal traps can drive without anxiety and there would probably be way less tragic accidents. 

Let us know in the comments below your not-so-dumb idea! 

If you're ever feeling bad about yourself, just open up this list and we promise you'll instantly feel better. If that doesn't work, you can also venture into some classic fails, that should also soften the blow for any embarrassing moment you're currently dealing with. 

Get those palms nice and ready because these Facebook posts and tweets are guaranteed facepalming material. It's hard to believe people like this are out there... but there are and here's the proof:

Some people really need to be taken off Twitter... I'm sure we could all name a few... Starts with a T.... ends with a rump. Or does it begin? Whatever the case, these funny tweets will remind you why you are glad you made it through high school.

We all have those dumb question moments, but these... oh these are just gold. Askreddit user _FrankAbagnale asked Reddit users to share What is the dumbest question someone legitimately asked you? And we were not disappointed! 

These will have you laughing for hours!